Question

Find the value of x if the segment shown is an angle bisector.

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

Since YP is an angle bisector, Angle 1 and 2 are equal.

We know WYX is 17x+4 so

2 times Angle 1 is 17x+4

`2(8x + 4) =17x + 4`

`16x + 8 = 17x + 4`

`4 = x`